Congratulations Class of 2009!

…and congratulations to all Wills Primary students, our staff, and parents! This year has been exceptional in no small part to all of your hard work and efforts. This year’s prize giving  and graduation ceremonies (kg student at the Wills campus and grades 1-4 at Christ Church Auditorium) were filled with joy as each student advanced to the next level. We are extraordinarily proud of all of you.
Date: 2009-06-24

Our first fair was a huge success!

Thanks to our hardworking and dedicated PTA and all of the parents, friends and businesses who supported our first fair effort.  Well done!

What a wonderful way to end our 10th Anniversary year and to reward our students. We all had a wonderful time and raised money for future school projects. Here are a few photos from the big event. Be sure to drop by the office and let us know your thoughts and ideas so we can make next year’s fair even BETTER!

We are so proud of our Class 4!

Chad & Gavin Blumenshein

Tristan Edey

Mika Loustric

Zachary Proverbs Harris

Jean Luc Prudent

Marley Brancker

Michaela Clarke

Leah Doherty

Elizabeth Flatt

Azaria Forde

Nyomi Graham

Emma Mc Intrye

Amanda Roachford Holder

Jade Wharton

Patrice Worrel 

On achieving your goal of passing for the one of TOP SIX GRAMMAR SCHOOLS ON THE ISLAND!

Well Done Guys.. You proved that HARD WORK and DETERMINATION are the keys to success!!

Preparing for 2010 – 2011School Year

Wills Primary School, in collaboration with Cave Shepherd, Pages Bookstore will have a shop set up for your convenience at the school for purchase of textbooks and supplies needed for the upcoming academic year. KG1 – KG4 supplies will be sold on Monday, June 14 from 9a.m. to 3 p.m., Uniforms will be available for purchase on this day. Class 1 – Class 4 supplies will be sold on Tuesday, June 15 from 9a.m. to 3 p.m., Uniforms in those sizes will also be available for purchase on this day.

Thanking you in advance,
Mrs. Wills & Mrs. Franklin

The following is our list of the textbook and supplies for your child/children’s class:

BOOK LIST FOR KG 1

Oxford Fun with Numbers Jenny Ackland
Oxford Fun with Counting Jenny Ackland
A First Writing Book Oxford/Jenny Ackland
Schofield and Sims First Phonic Book 3 Schofield and Sims
Nelson West Indian Reader – First Primer
Language Tree Workbook KA Macmillan

Supply Pack for Kg 1

Beginner’s pencils 10
Pack of jumbo wax crayons 1
A pair of beginners’ scissors 1
Pack of coloured pencils (24) 1
Eraser 1
Ruler 1
Two Hole Sharpener with bin 1
Pencil Case (Large enough to hold everything) 1
Elmer’s Glue – 4 oz. bottle 1
Sketch Pad – 14 x 10 1
Scrap Book 1
Pack of construction paper 1
Colouring Book 1
My Clear Bag Folder with clip. 1
Art Apron 1
Play-Doh in a bucket 1
Crayola washable kid’s paint 1 box of mixed colours
Beginners Paint Brush 1

ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM THE P.T.A. SHOP
EXERCISE BOOK PACK: $12.00
P.E. SHIRT: $20.00
P.E. SHORTS with emblem: $15.00

BOOK LIST FOR KG 2

Steps in Infant Mathematics Book 1 – Walter Phillips Walter Philips
Bright Sparks Caribbean Primary Mathematics –Grade – K  Sandra Brown & Laura Sealy
Ladybird Sunstart Readers ~ Lucky Dip AND On the Beach
Nelson West Indian Reader -Second Primer
Language Tree Workbook – KB

Easy Steps in Vocabulary – Infants 1

Fun with Phonics – Playing with Sounds ~ Part 2

Writing Practice Infants Level 1A and B

Supply Pack for Kg 2

Beginner’s Pencils 10
Pack of jumbo wax crayons 1
A pair of beginners’ scissors 1
Pack of coloured pencils (24) 1
Eraser 1
Ruler 1
Two Hole Sharpener with bin 1
Pencil Case (Large enough to hold everything) 1
Elmer’s Glue – 4 oz. bottle 1
Sketch Pad – 14 x 10 1
Scrap Book 1
Pack of construction paper 1
Colouring Book 1
My Clear Bag Folder with clip. 1
Art Apron 1
Play-Doh in a bucket 1
Crayola washable kid’s paint 1 box of mixed colours
Beginners Paint Brush 1

ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM THE P.T.A. SHOP
EXERCISE BOOK PACK: $18.00
P.E. SHIRT: $20.00
P.E. SHORTS with emblem: $15.00

BOOK LIST FOR KG 3

Bright Sparks Caribbean Primary Mathematics – Book 1 Sandra Brown & Laura Sealy
Steps in Infant Mathematics Book 2 Walter Philips
Carlong First Assessment Test in English – Carlong
Ladybird Sun Start Reader ~ The Kite AND Animals, Birds and Fish
Language Workbook K ~ Macmillan
Fun with Phonics – Consonant Blends Macmillan
Chispas – Bk 1 Heinmann
Easy Steps in Vocabulary – Infants 2

English Grammar Workbook for Infants – Book 1 – Mary Lucas

Supply Pack for Kg 3

Pencils 10
Wax crayons (24) 1
A pair of beginners’ scissors 1
Pack of coloured pencils (24) 1
Eraser 1
Ruler 1
Two Hole Sharpener with bin 1
Pencil Case (Large enough to hold everything) 1
Elmer’s Glue – 4 oz. bottle 1
Sketch Pad – 14 x 10 1
Scrap Book 1
Pack of construction paper 1
Colouring Book 1
My Clear Bag Folder with clip. 1
Art Apron 1
Play-Doh in a bucket 1
Crayola washable kid’s paint 1 box of mixed colours
Beginners Paint Brush 1

ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM THE P.T.A. SHOP
EXERCISE BOOK PACK: $19.50
P.E. SHIRT: $20.00
P.E. SHORTS with emblem: $15.00
 

BOOK LIST FOR KG 4

Bright Sparks Caribbean Primary Mathematics – Book 2 Sandra Brown & Laura Sealy
Steps in Infants Mathematics Book 3 Walter Philips
Chispas – Book 2 Heinemann
Ladybird Reader – I Wish Ladybird
Ladybird Reader – Guess What Ladybird
Fun with Phonics – Skill Building Macmillan
Carlong Second Year Assessment Test in English Carlong
Easy Steps in Vocabulary – Book 1 Charran Publishing House
Composition Practice Book 1
Creative English for Caribbean Primary Schools – Level 1 ~ Clifford Narinensingh

English Grammar Workbook for Infants – Book 2 ~ Mary Lucas

Supply Pack for Kg 4

Pencils 10
Wax crayons (24) 1
A pair of junior scissors 1
Pack of coloured pencils (24) 1
Eraser 1
Ruler 1
Sharpener with bin 1
Pencil Case 1
Ross/Elmer’s Glue – 4 oz. bottle 1
Sketch Pad – 14 x 10 1
Scrap Book 1
Construction Pad 1
Hard Back Book/Composition Book 1
My Clear Bag Folder with clip. 1
Art Apron 1
Paint Brushes (#8, #10 and #12) 1 of each
Crayola washable kid’s paint 1 box of mixed colours

ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM THE P.T.A. SHOP
EXERCISE BOOK PACK: $19.50
P.E. SHIRT: $20.00
P.E. SHORTS with emblem: $15.00

BOOK LIST FOR CLASS 1

Chispas – Book 2 Heinemann
Bright Sparks Caribbean Primary Mathematics – Book 3 Sandra Brown & Laura Sealy
Steps to Common Entrance Mathematics – Book 1 – Walter Phillips Walter Philips
Creative English for Caribbean Schools – Level 2 Narinesingh
Easy Grammar – Book 3 Wanda C. Phillips
Composition Practice Book 2
Bond Assessment Papers- First Papers in English (New Edition)
Caribbean Primary Social Studies – Our Local Community Book 1 M. Albertin, M. Brathwaite
Carlong Third Year Assessment Test in English Carlong
Easy Steps in Vocabulary –Book 2 Charran Publishing House
Path to Success – Pre 11+ Comprehension Workbook 1 Ashton Chapman. Lianda Chapman
The Swiss Family Robinson Classic Starts
Little Women Classic Starts
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Classic Starts
Oxford School Dictionary Oxford
Music Theory in Practice – Grade 1 and 2 Eric Taylor
The AB Guide to Music Theory – Part 1 Eric Taylor

Supply Pack for Class 1

Pencils 10
Wax crayons (24) 1
A pair of junior scissors 1
Pack of coloured pencils (24) 1
Eraser 1
Ruler 1
Highlighter ( Assorted Colours) 1 pack
Sharpener with bin 1
Pencil Case 1
Ross/Elmer’s Glue – 4 oz. bottle 1
Sketch Pad – 14 x 10 1
Scrap Book 1
Construction Pad 1
Hard Back Book/Composition Book 1
My Clear Bag Folder with clip. 1
Art Apron 1
Paint Brushes (#8, #10 and #12) 1 of each
Crayola washable kid’s paint 1 box of mixed colours

ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM THE P.T.A. SHOP
EXERCISE BOOK PACK: $22.50
P.E. SHIRT: $20.00
P.E. SHORTS with emblem: $15.00

BOOK LIST FOR CLASS 2

Chispas – Book 2 Heinemann
Bright Sparks Caribbean Primary Mathematics – Book 4 Sandra Brown & Laura Sealy
Steps to Common Entrance Mathematics – Book 2 Walter Philips
New Junior English Revised Hayden Richards
Heidi AND The Prince and the Pauper AND The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Classic Starts
Creative English for Caribbean Schools – Level 3 Narinesingh
Easy Grammar – Book 4 Wanda C. Phillips
Composition Practice Book 3
Bond Assessment Papers- Second Papers in English (New Edition)
Oxford School Dictionary Oxford
Caribbean Primary Social Studies – Book 2 Marcellus Albertin, Marjoried Brathwaite
Caribbean School Atlas 3rd Edition Mike Morrissey – Longman
Carlong Fourth Year Assessment Test in English
Easy Steps in Vocabulary –Book 3 Carlong
Path to Success – Pre 11+ Comprehension Workbook 2 Charran Publishing House
Music Theory in Practice – Grade 1 and 2 Eric Taylor
The AB Guide to Music Theory – Part 1 Eric Taylor

Supply Pack for Class 2

Pencils 10
Wax crayons (24) 1
A pair of junior scissors 1
Pack of coloured pencils (24) 1
Eraser 1
Ruler 1
Highlighter ( Assorted Colours) 1 pack
Sharpener with bin 1
Pencil Case 1
Ross/Elmer’s Glue – 4 oz. bottle 1
Sketch Pad – 14 x 10 1
Scrap Book 1
Construction Pad 1
Hard Back Book/Composition Book 1
My Clear Bag Folder with clip. 1
Art Apron 1
Paint Brushes (#8, #10 and #12) 1 of each
Crayola washable kid’s paint 1 box of mixed colours

ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM THE P.T.A. SHOP
EXERCISE BOOK PACK: $22.50
P.E. SHIRT: $20.00
P.E. SHORTS with emblem: $15.00

BOOK LIST FOR CLASS 3

Chispas – Book 2
Bright Sparks Caribbean Primary Mathematics – Book 5 Sandra Brown & Laura Sealy
Steps to Common Entrance Mathematics – Book 3 Walter Philips
New Common Entrance Mathematics 2nd Edition– Walter Phillips Walter Philips
Black Beauty AND Oliver Twist AND Gulliver’s Travels Classic Starts
Easy Grammar 5 Wanda C. Phillips
A Practical English Course Sonia Norville
Reinforcement and Evaluation Exercises Sonia Norville
Path to Success – Pre 11+ Comprehension Workbook 3 Ashton Chapman. Lianda Chapman
New Junior English Revised* Hayden Richards
Composition Practice – Book 5
Oxford School Dictionary Oxford
Caribbean Primary Social Studies Book 3 – Our Caribbean Community – M. Albertin, M. Brathwaite
Caribbean School Atlas 3rd Edition Mike Morrissey – Longman
Easy Steps in Vocabulary – Book 4

Music Theory in Practice – Grade 1 and 2 Eric Taylor
The AB Guide to Music Theory – Part 1 Eric Taylor

Supply Pack for Class 3

SUPPLIES SUGGESTED QUANTITY

Pencils 10
Wax crayons (24) 1
A pair of junior scissors 1
Pack of coloured pencils (24) 1
Eraser 1
Ruler 1
Highlighter ( Assorted Colours) 1 pack
Sharpener with bin 1
Pencil Case 1
Ross/Elmer’s Glue – 4 oz. bottle 1
Sketch Pad – 14 x 10 1
Scrap Book 1
Construction Pad 1
My Clear Bag Folder with clip. 1
Art Apron 1
Paint Brushes (#8, #10 and #12) 1 of each
Crayola washable kid’s paint 1 box of mixed colours

ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM THE P.T.A. SHOP
EXERCISE BOOK PACK: $22.50
P.E. SHIRT: $20.00
P.E. SHORTS with emblem: $15.00

BOOKLIST FOR CLASS 4

New Common Entrance 2nd Edition – Walter Phillips Walter Philips
New Common Entrance 2nd Edition Workbook * Walter Philips
Mathematics Check Up – Practical Exercises for Common Entrance Walter Philips
Exploring Mathematics – Standard 4 & 5

Easy Grammar 6
New Junior English Revised Hayden Richards
English Check Up – Practical Exercises for Common Entrance Charran Publishing House
Path to Success – Pre 11+ Comprehension Workbook 4 Ashton Chapman. Lianda Chapman
Composition Topics Outlines Models for Common Entrance Examinations
Oxford School Dictionary * Oxford
Caribbean Primary Social Studies Book 4 – Our World Community Marcellus Albertin,
Caribbean School Atlas 3rd Edition * Mike Morrissey – Longman
BENCO Common Entrance Papers 2010

Comprehension, Spelling and Vocabulary ~ Standard 4&5

Language Arts for Upper Primary Level – Standard 4 & 5
* Brought up from Class 3

Supply Pack for Class 4

Pencils 10
Ball Point Pens (BLUE or BLACK only) 2 of each
Liquid Paper 1
Wax crayons (24) 1
Clip Board 1
Pack of coloured pencils (24) 1
Eraser 1
Ruler 1
Sharpener 1
Highlighter (Assorted Colours) 1 pack
Ross/Elmer’s Glue – 4 oz. bottle 1
Sketch Pad – 14 x 10 1
Construction Pad 1
Pencil Case 1
Paint Brushes (#8, #10 and #12) 1 of each
Plastic document case with snap lock and handle 1
Folder Paper 1 pack
Clip Board 1

ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM THE P.T.A. SHOP
EXERCISE BOOK PACK: $22.50
P.E. SHIRT: $20.00
P.E. SHORTS with emblem: $15.00

Raising  Money for the NICU=Raising Social Awareness  Please bring $1 May 22, 2009

On May 22, 2009, the Junior Alpha Club of WPS would like to invite the students to participate in their fundraising venture to raise money to buy equipment for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

The students will join hands around the field and place their donation of $1.00 and up infront of them. The Alpha Club has already raised $1,500.00 towards this worthy cause and your child’s generousity will help them to reach their goal.

Thanking You,
Mrs. Alice George
Alpha Club School Supervisor

FUNN SCHOOL

Summer Camp at WILLS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Monday 29th June – Friday 14th August
coordinated by Harold Lewis
Physical Education teacher at Wills Primary

Activities include:
Arts & Craft, Food & Nutrition, Spanish, Football, Cricket, Netball, Basketball, Cycling, Hikes, Tours & more

Competent and Qualified staff
Drop off early 7:00a.m. and pick up 5:00p.m. daily
Special rates if you register on or before Deadline Friday 5th June & $AVE with our reduced rates

Cost $90.00 per week or $20.00 per day
Special rate for the entire camp is $600.00 2nd child $500.00 & 3rd child FREE
Offer valid until Friday 5th June

For further information email: funnschool@caribsurf.com

Wills Primary School is going GREEN

As of April 2009, WPS is issuing all letters, newsletters and updates via email. Parents and Guardians please help us in our effort to go GREEN by making sure your email addresses are up to date. If you are not receiving these posts, please submit your email address to the office as soon as possible.

Wills Primary Visits the Antarctic!

Each year Wills Primary transforms the school into one of Earth’s seven continents to broaden our perspectives about the world we live in. This year, March 24, 2009,  we explored the wildlife and harsh climate of Antarctica. We took advantage of the focus on the polar ice caps to have discussions with the students about the ice caps importance to the health of the rest of the earth and our individual and collective responsibilities to safeguard the earth for our future. We encouraged students to create their projects from recycled materials and were very impressed with the imaginative and beautiful projects submitted. Thank you to all of the parents who worked hard to make this an extra special Expo to remember.